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Columbus lodging is mostly Downtown and immediately to the north around the convention center, as well as around the I–270 outer belt.
On the Ohio State University campus, this upscale hotel serves as the residence for Fisher College's executive education program. Decorated in a modified Mission style with soft tones and warm woods, the rooms have touches like plush bathrobes and pillow-top mattresses. Access to the 24-hour fitness center is free.
Near the Scioto River, the 10-story stone-faced hotel is within walking distance of the Convention Center. The well-appointed one-bedroom suites with a separate living area are decorated in neutral colors and have wet bars; some have river views. Fun perks, from the free chocolate-chip cookies at check-in to the free limousine service within a 3-mi radius, add to the appeal of the Doubletree.
An old warehouse dating from 1882 has been converted to loftlike rooms at this unique hotel. Rooms have exposed bricks and beams, arched doorways, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Fixtures and furnishings are a mixture of IKEA and Ralph Lauren. The white bathroom tiles are the type used in New York City subway stations, and indeed, the interior looks like something out of ultra-modern Manhattan hotels—but with more space. The Lofts is across from the Columbus Convention Center, and the second floor is connected to the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
